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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.49, 2,178.97 and 528.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.49, 2,178.97 and 528.15 is: 792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.49 : 2,178.97 = 528.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.49/2,178.97 = 528.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.49x = 2,178.97 × 528.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.49x = 1,150,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,823.01/1,452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.31

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